FREE PATTERN: How To Make A Crochet Bonnet

Little crochet baby clothes are so cute and so much fun to make. I think no one can argue with that. And they can be made from start to finish in a day or two, which is super fast if you compare it with a sweater or even very delicate lace shawl which can take you weeks to finish.

You can find a bunch of patterns for baby shoes and rompers on my blog and Etsy store, but not so many designs for crochet baby hats, beanies and bonnets. The very first baby hat that I’ve ever posted was a pattern for crochet baby beanie with a big pom-pom on the top. You can find the patternhere. But that was a while back and I think now is the right time to make another one. This time we will be making a baby bonnet, with a simple double crochet stitch on the back and interesting crochet stitch pattern around the main part made in rows.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Watch the video and follow the step by step tutorial to learn how to make these crochet baby bonnet from start to finish. Don’t forget to jump to my YouTube channel and subscribe (HERE!)if you haven’t already. Once you are there turn on post notifications (little bell next to the subscribe button) so you won’t miss any of my future videos. It’s free! 🙂

YOU WILL NEED

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YARN: For this pattern, I was using 100% cotton yarn in DK weight. I’ve made this bonnet in purple and pink, but you can choose any color you like. (HERE!)

CROCHET HOOK: I was using 4.0 mm or G/6 aluminum crochet hook with a simple plastic handle. (HERE!)

OTHER: And of course a yarn needle (HERE!), stitch markers (HERE!) and a pair of scissors (HERE!).

STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS

PATTERN NOTES

This pattern is written in two sizes: 0 – 6 months (below!) and 6 – 12 months (in PDF only!)

You can find this pattern as an inexpensive, ad-free, beautifully designed PDF pattern on Etsy, Ravelry and Love Crochet. The PDF pattern has one additional size: 6 – 12 months.

GAUGE: 10 sts and 4.5 rows in DC measure 5 x 5 cm or 2 x 2 in.

Use a stitch marker to mark your first stitch of the row/round.

How to read a pattern: If the number is written before the stitch 3 hdc work 3 hdc into the same stitch. If the number is written after the stitch hdc 3, work hdc into next 3 stitches.

Repeat what is written in the () as many times as it’s written right after the (). For an example: Repeat (2 hdc, hdc 1) 5 times. It means that you have to repeat the sequence work 2 hdc sts into the same st, 1 hdc into the next one 5 times. And you will get 5 additional stitches by doing that.

The chain at the beginning of the round/row does not count as a stitch unless otherwise stated in the pattern.

The slip stitch is just a joining stitch and does not count as a stitch in my patterns.

CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS

CROCHET BABY BONNET TUTORIAL

MAIN PART

Create a magic ring. Work in rounds. At the end of each round ss into the first st of the round and join the round. Joining ss does not count as a stitch in the pattern! Chain at the beginning of the round/row does not count as a first stitch of the round/row. Do not turn after each round.

** A combination of sts ch 3 and ss, in the pattern count as one stitch!**

Row 8: Ch 1. Hdc 1. Repeat (Work 2 dc around the ch-3 from the previous round. Ch 3. Ss into the ch from the previous round, on the top, right next to the dc st.) 16 times. Hdc 1. Turn. = 50 sts.

** If it’s easier for you, you can make the ss around the ch (as you did with 2 dc). **

Repeat row 8 six more times.

Fasten off and cut the yarn. Weave in all the ends.

STRAP

Take e a small amount of yarn and ch 42. Attach the chain to the main part with sc sts. Work sc evenly around the neck area, approximately 1 and a half st per row. Chain 43. Turn. Start in the 2nd ch from the hook. Work 1 sc into each stitch all the way to the other side of the strap. Fasten off, cut the yarn and hide all the tails with a help of a smaller crochet hook or a yarn needle.

For those of you who prefer to work offline or would like to have a copy of the pattern for their own crochet library, I make all my patterns available in printable PDF format for a small convenience fee. You can find those patterns in my Etsy, Ravelry and Love Crochetshop. The fee compensates the ad revenue I would make if you had to visit the site to access the instructions.

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Hi! Beautiful pattern thank you! For some reason no matter what I do, the tip of the hat is very pointy where the magic circle is. Unsure of where I’ve gone wrong? Not sure if it’s bexause I’ve used yarn that is part acrylic. Any thoughts?

Thank you for the amazing pattern and instructional video. Thanks to you I finished this just now. It was the first baby hat i have ever made! I made it to go with a baby blanket that I just made!! Thanks again for the beautiful pattern!!

I so love your work and al I would ask of u and all the other people trying to teach us new designs but I think there is lots of us like me when I read I can’t understand so I go to the next good thiñng that is on a video because how I only crochet so please more of your work on videos because I would so many knew things than thank u so much your work was so nice explained

I loved your video, I am now helping to make baby bonnets to go with gowns for preemie, and the stillborn etc in the hospital. The bonnets are a new request. They are used for cranial and or facial deformities. I want the bonnets to be very pretty and not rushed or too plain. I think this will make a beautiful one and I might be able to get at least one done a night. I so appreciate the video to get started and know they are being done correctly. Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial.